Citizenship, market analysis, and area guides from our desk in Istanbul.
TÜİK data for September 2026: 51,519 new homes sold, a 36.2% new-home share after five months of increases, and 2,167 homes sold to foreigners.
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Over the past year Istanbul rents rose faster in lira than the dollar did, so rents rose in dollar terms too. How property moves with the currency, and how to protect your investment.
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Turkey's central bank cut its policy rate from 37% to 36% on 22 October 2026. What the decision means for mortgages, local buyers and foreign investors.
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From about 29,000 TL per m² in Esenyurt to about 170,000 TL in Beşiktaş: average price per m² across Istanbul's European and Asian districts, and how to read the numbers correctly.
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Single-person households now exceed 20% in Turkey, and Istanbul developers are building smaller units. What this shift means for choosing your unit type and location.
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New-tenant rents in Istanbul rose 34.5% in a year, faster than house prices and faster than inflation. What that means for the yield of today's buyer, and what to know before using the figure.
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Foreign spending on Turkish property rose 35.4% between January and May 2026 despite fewer units bought. What this shift toward quality means for today's investor.
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Turkey's central bank held its policy rate at 37% on 10 September 2026. What the decision means for cash buyers, mortgage buyers and rental investors, and what to watch before the October meeting.
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Inflation targeted to fall to 9% by 2029, rising growth, and priority for urban renewal and green building. What Turkey's new economic program means for property investors
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